Somebody Recommend Me Some Net Security

InfinitumInfinitum Anime Encyclopedia Join Date: 2002-08-08 Member: 1111Members, Constellation
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<div class="IPBDescription">That doesn't suck....</div> Somebody recommend me some programs to stop crap getting on my PC constantly

1.) Firewall
2.) Adware Blocker/Scanner
3.) Antivirus

I just keep getting frustated because one or two of these buggers slips through the cracks and causes me all kinds of troubles later on...

I format every 1-2 months just to get a clean system to start with again >_<
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  • Seph_KimaraSeph_Kimara Join Date: 2003-08-10 Member: 19359Members
    edited July 2004
    <a href='http://security.kolla.de/' target='_blank'>Spybot S&D</a> and <a href='http://www.lavasoftusa.com/' target='_blank'>Adaware</a> for your spyware/adware scanners. Use them in tandem.

    <a href='http://www.grisoft.com/' target='_blank'>AVG antivirus personal</a> if you want free virus protection, otherwise, <a href='http://www.antivirus.com/' target='_blank'>Trend Micro's</a> PC-Cillin is always a good bet.

    As for firewall programs...never found one other than <a href='http://www.zonelabs.com/' target='_blank'>Zonealarm</a>.

    Those are what I've used or am currently using. Most are fine, but I want a replacement for zonealarm...not too fond of it.
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  • InfinitumInfinitum Anime Encyclopedia Join Date: 2002-08-08 Member: 1111Members, Constellation
    I have ones that I'm using now... but I want to see what people recommend...
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  • SnidelySnidely Join Date: 2003-02-04 Member: 13098Members
    edited July 2004
    In addition to Spybot + AdAware, I use SpywareBlaster. There's a link in Spybot. It's helped cut down on the amount of incoming spyware. [<a href='http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/' target='_blank'>link</a>]

    I use Sygate instead of Zonealarm. Thank Talesin for that one, since I only found it since he mentioned it in Off-Topic once.
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  • RuByRuBy Join Date: 2002-12-12 Member: 10732Members
    Yep Sygate is what I use for my firewall needs... I've tested the other well known alternatives but I like that one best.
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  • SpetsnazSpetsnaz Join Date: 2003-12-26 Member: 24761Members, Constellation
    <!--QuoteBegin-RuBy+Jul 9 2004, 03:09 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (RuBy @ Jul 9 2004, 03:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Yep Sygate is what I use for my firewall needs... I've tested the other well known alternatives but I like that one best. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    yup Sygate, free and amazing! NO POP UP CRAP! like zone alarm that does my head in.

    tbh i just scan online for viruses.

    or if u cba with a software firewall, get a router with NIC (Netgear DM602) i have one of em! nice piece of kit but steam doesnt like it much (gives me a 2000ping wen i search for servers via steam, but most people with a router get the same prob)
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  • HellbillyHellbilly A whole title out of pity... Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 3931Members, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    Sygate Personal Firewall, hands down the best firewall i have used.
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  • TychoCelchuuuTychoCelchuuu Anememone Join Date: 2002-03-23 Member: 345Members
    <a href='http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html' target='_blank'>Kerio Personal Firewall</a> is nice if you know what you're doing. For spyware I just use good ol' Spybot and Ad-Aware.
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  • RPG_JssmfulhudRPG_Jssmfulhud Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4006Members
    edited July 2004
    If you believe me or not, I haven't gotten one single bug in long months.

    I'm behind a firewall (and with firewall, I mean a real firewall, not that software crap, which doesn't help at all) - Vigor router and the SpyBot Search & Destroy.

    Good luck. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    EDIT: *slaps forehead* And forgot. Proxomitron. All your pop-up and script (and sometimes bugs) problems - gone.
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  • BaconTheoryBaconTheory Join Date: 2003-09-06 Member: 20615Members
    Virus Program: PC-Cillin

    Firewall: ZoneAlarm Pro

    Adware: Adware Remove
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  • BlackMageBlackMage [citation needed] Join Date: 2003-06-18 Member: 17474Members, Constellation
    firewall: sygate/zonealarm + hardware + microcoft icf
    antipopup: firefox
    antivirus: housecall + norton + intelligence
    antispyware/adware: norton + spyware s&d + spysweeper + intelligence
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  • JavertJavert Join Date: 2003-04-30 Member: 15954Members
    edited July 2004
    "Norton Anti-Virus+Internet Security 2k4" and Ad-Aware has blocked everything I've thrown at it. (And I've thrown alot) <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif' /><!--endemo-->.

    Edit:
    Using a non-home computer, just realized what my avatar has been and NOT been the entire time! CURSES TO ANGELFIRE!!!!!!!
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  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    <!--QuoteBegin-TychoCelchuuu+Jul 10 2004, 01:55 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (TychoCelchuuu @ Jul 10 2004, 01:55 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <a href='http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html' target='_blank'>Kerio Personal Firewall</a> is nice if you know what you're doing. For spyware I just use good ol' Spybot and Ad-Aware. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Same here with NAV for my antivirus needs.

    --Scythe--
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